Residents warned about forged check scam

Several people from outside the state have received phony Central Hudson checks in their name to pay for items posted for sale on websites such as Craigslist. Some checks were written for higher amounts than required and were accompanied by instructions to cash the check, retain part of the proceeds for the purchased item and deliver the remaining amount to a third party, the release reads.

Central Hudson has alerted federal authorities of this scam. Customers who think they may be victimized should contact local law enforcement.